Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — November 11
Nov 11, 2025
Wes Moore, Maryland's Governor and a former U.S. Army officer, dives into pressing issues like the government shutdown's effects, veterans' concerns, and state-level SNAP support. He advocates for a bipartisan redistricting commission aimed at fairness. Dana Griffin, NBC News correspondent, reports live from LAX, detailing travel disruptions caused by air traffic controller shortages. The conversation touches on how the shutdown is impacting everyday lives, from food assistance to travel plans.
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House Vote Hinges On Few Republicans
- House passage is narrow and hinges on a tiny Republican margin once a new Democrat is sworn in.
- Leadership watches hardliners like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie who could sink the bill.
Reopening Is Not An Instant Fix
- Reopening won't instantly restore services: pay processing, flight schedules and SNAP distributions will take time.
- Economists estimate the shutdown could cost the economy $7–$14 billion.
ACA Vote Looms But Outcome Unclear
- Mid-December looks set for an ACA subsidy vote but its passage is uncertain in both chambers.
- Republicans prefer reforms, not a straight extension, making a bipartisan fix unlikely.